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NWFL: Edo Queens Beat Adamawa Queens 2 Nil In Group A

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4 years ago

March 3, 2022

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Edo Queens Football Club of Benin Wednesday climbed back the top of the Nigeria Women Football League NWFL group A with 17 points after beating visiting Adamawa Queens 2 goals to nothing at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.

Edo Queens started second half of the game of the NWFL group A with 14 points with Nasarawa Amazons who won earlier in the day on 15 points.

Adaobi Okah gave Edo queens an Early lead in the 7th minute with a brilliant header from a Suliat Abideen corner kick, before Abideen turned Scorer in the 24th minute to put Edo Queens 2 goals up, which ended first Half.

Both teams had to endure the pouring rains at the beginning of the second half, as the half remained goalless despite both teams having good opportunities to score keeping both goal keepers at their best, to end the game 2 zero.

Players of Edo Queens however surprised their fans after the game as they shared their jerseys to the home fans.

Speaking with Journalists after the match, Edo Queens assistant coach John Niyi praised her girls for playing to instruction which gave them the victory.

Coach Niyi noted that “we just are coming back from the break, and during the mid season we registered our players in the gym and they are now stronger with good stamina. You could see they were more in control and were not going down easily.

“We thank God for the 2 goals and 3 points and we will prepare hard to ensure we pick maximum 3 points in our next game against Niaja Ratels in Abuja, because when they came here we made a lot of mistakes and drew them 2-2. I am impressed with our performance so far.”

On his part, Adamawa Queens Technical Adviser Jacob Vandi explained that ” we played against a good team today. Edo Queens are standard. If you watch the match, they have quality players and their organization is standard. They scored 2 good goals and you can not fault the team of officiating in any way.”

Edo Queens will play their next match away in Abuja against Niaja Ratel

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.